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Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Like most people, I never thought it would happen to me. Then one day, there it was — a lump.

Nicholas Oeltjen, 24, was no stranger to shoulder pain. So when he heard a pop and a crunch while lifting weights, he immediately knew something was wrong.

Do you know the top men's health threats? The list is surprisingly short — including heart disease, cancer and unintentional injury. Thankfully, most men's health threats are largely preventable.

... and pleasant as possible. You can expect these steps during your visit: Registration During registration, you will be asked to provide your name and birth date so your electronic health...

World Kidney Day is March 12, and Maureen "Mo" Salter of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, wants to share a personal story about why kidney donation is important.

When people develop breast cancer, which poses a 12% lifetime risk for all women, it's a scary time. But it can be even more distressing for women who have the BRCA 1 mutation.

Allison Spencer was excited about becoming a new mother. But at 35, she was older than most of her friends had been when they started their families. So she sometimes felt alone in her excitement.

The days of bringing pen and paper to the doctor's office might be over. Though taking notes won't likely be out of style soon, Mayo Clinic Health System offers a great way to remember what your docto...

February can be a happy time with loved ones. It also may be so emotionally stressful that it feels like your heart is breaking. Learn more about broken heart syndrome.

Early detection of breast lumps is important. Conducting regular breast self-exams is a good way to get to know your breasts so that you can identify if your breasts change. If you notice new breast...